celebrity cruises obstructed view balcony

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. We have a partially obstructed view balcony cabin booked on the Reflection for the Spring and I am hoping for the best. Common obstructions for obstructed view cabins include lifeboats, machinery, other decks, and even on occasion, things such as crew walkways or whirlpools. You may be looking at an inside cabin but prefer the thought of natural light coming through a window. But the SS1 made up for the walk to the elevators! Obstructed Views A fully or partially obstructed view balcony is a cabin that has some sort of obstruction blocking your view - and the particular item in your way varies by ship and category. Could you tell me if 6251 was a 2d(obstructed) or a 2c (Partially obstructed)? We went to Reykjavik six days early. Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 or 4. I think they are very good value as they are usually priced accordingly:), I booked a 2C category on Deck 6 (Continental) on my upcoming Silhouette cruise next Sunday. Oh, yes, yes, the boats are on deck 5, sure. Any advice will be appreciated. They dont want to have to deal with that. Powered by Invision Community. A few of them are "on the hump" and have larger balconies. Also there are four 2C cabins that have the angled larger verandas with minimal lifeboat obstruction. This means that there is something partially blocking your view from the window or balcony. I assume that you are trying to manage your budget by looking for an obstructed balcony, but you may not realize that there is not that much price difference between a poor 2D deck 6obstructed balcony cabin and a wonderful unobstructed 1A deck 8 or 9 cabin on the slant of the hump with a much larger balcony. We, We have sailed with Celebrity a few times and are always impressed with the ship, the crew, food, wine list and venues. This is our first balcony and I don't know if we should move. Considering booking a cruise on the Reflection for February. Well worth going for the guarantee:). We were allocated a 1B cabin on the hump on Deck 9 so were extremely pleased however for what we paid we would have still been happy with a 2D. LauraS Celebrity Infinity Balcony Cabin Cruise Reviews - Cruise Critic Once you have a cabin in mind, its usually a good idea to do a quick web search of the cabin. I would say that Celebrity hit, My partner and I had sailed two previous times with Celebrity and had not even considered another cruise line when we wanted a quick getaway for New Years. It is the very last cabin in the aft section of the ship. Average Balcony Size - 0 m2. For instance, can I book a 2A for the price of a 2B on deck 7 on the Solstice Class ships? Cabin Category 2C, Celebrity Equinox - Cruiseline.com The lifeboat didn't bother us one bit! Thank you for your replies and pictures. The lifeboats are on Deck 5, the partially obstructed and obstructed cabins are on Deck 6. Cunard Select Fares includes: On board spending money of up to $470 per stateroom, based on twin occupancy. A quick elevator ride up directly to the entrance of the buffet and pools. Size: 194 sq. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. ft. Photos of the ship don't appear to show any obstructions, but does anybody know if that's really true? Floor plan. I personally wouldnt pay much more than an ocean view price for an obstructed view balcony but it can be worth it in some circumstances. We tendered into port, toured the shops, and headed back to the ship for a spa day. You can find out how obstructed each cabin is and find out which ones youd be happy with. The obstruction is the lifeboats on Deck 5. Exciting! Your email address will not be published. When I was on the Solstice last Fall we were in 7134. Seasoned cruisers will know exactly what an obstructed view cabin is, but for those whove never set sail before, its another piece of cruise lingo to get to grips with. I, too, am "concerned" as we are in cabin 6210 and that is considered an "angled" hump balcony. Had a unobstructed view with no life boats below. And if we happen to have warm sunshine on a seaday- yay! You can certainly more movement in the forward section. I think they are very good value as they are usually priced accordingly:). Sink stopper didn't work, AC didn't work (electrician had to come), no ticket in laundry bag, no, OK, I have read the previous reviews and yes this is a smaller, older ship that needs (and is scheduled for in 2024) refurbishment. IMPORTANT: Celebrity Cruises charges USD 3,95 for late-night room service orders (between 11 pm and 6 am). A quick elevator ride up directly to the entrance of the buffet and pools. Go for it. Her balcony wasnt one of these where you couldnt see anything, there was just a deck that stuck out BELOW her cabin! Youll still get a great position on the ship, amazing views all-day long and a fantastic place to be for a sailaway. It makes no sense to worry about trivial things that you know nothing about or experienced. Cabin Type: Concierge Class 2 . Scheduled, Princess Cruises has announced a whole season of itineraries across Japan in 2024, including the arrival of the first Royal Class ship to sail in, Brand-new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys has revealed details of just some of the shore experiences that will be available on its first ship, EXPLORA, Click the live chat icon to speak with an agent today. There are some cabins onboard P&Os newest ship Iona that are separated from the ocean by a promenade deck, these arent classed as obstructed view and are charged at full balcony cabin price. I agree with Eschew. CC Help Jenn rives-du-monde.com, [] In addition, some cruise ships have obstructed view staterooms that are not caused by safety equipment, but rather by the design of the ship itself. Here's a link to my (very old) Silhouette review that has several balcony photos. Our last Inaugural cruise was the Infinity cruise to Antarctica in 2010! It was a great price and less expensive than an outside. We are in 8128 (its located mid-ship) for a Med cruise on the Reflection in October which I just booked a couple days ago. Cabin Number Inside Deluxe Inside Stateroom (10) Have seen on line that some of the balcony cabins have obstructed and partially obstructed views. Home If it's a 2C you'll be looking across to top of a lifeboat (you can't look straight down). we choose this cruise because of our dear friends of 35 years. I am really shocked that a brand new ship design is like this..:(. Note: 2C Veranda Staterooms have partially obstructed veranda views, and 2D Veranda Staterooms have obstructed veranda views. In this picture you see a man standing on deck 10. https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/index.php. We have a partially obstructed view balcony cabin booked on the Reflection for the Spring and I am hoping for the best. graham2213. Rooms were small and, We had two rooms. ft. Celebrity Edge Cabins & Staterooms - Cruiseline.com 1B and liked it very much. It is a full balcony and the obstructions are the lifeboats that hang below you and obstruct your view downward. We also contracted covid halfway through, Many of the musical events were way too load. Started June 21, 2021, By LauraS Balcony staterooms in categories 2C and 2D are with obstructed view (due to lifeboats). I think it depends on your budget, but for us, we are OK with it. Once many years ago I saw a worker cleaning but he was at the end of the roof top and did not see me on the balcony. For a 7 night Caribbean cruise in Jan 2022, the 1A is only 5% higher than the 2D; for a 10 night Mediterranean cruise in Jul 2022, the 1A is only 2% higher than the 2D. I will surely take this into consideration. I did some research prior to booking this cabin and even after paying the single supplement the price was too good to pass up. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. Not a big deal. Can't think of a reason for a balcony with an obstructed view except for the following 2, which I have come across. :eek: Or is just one of those pop down from the ceiling bunk beds that you don't see unless you use it? I've stayed in them several times. Too Short The view out straight is usually fine except for an occasional piece of the equipment supporting the lifeboats but that only blocks a small part of the view. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Eclipse - obstructed view rooms - how bad? We have two balconies in the center of the hump on deck six. Posted November 12, 2011. Thanks Bob! Natural light is aplenty so if the cruise is right, go for it, you wont be disappointed! Ive booked 2C categories on Deck 6 and found that aft cabins 6300 and 6298 have just the blue roof of the specialty restaurants below us. We are casino members and our casino host was delighted to book us into the Aqua Class. Powered by Invision Community. For that cabin it wasn't a lifeboat but roof of the Blu's dining room as you mentioned. When I sailed on the Solstice last October, we had a very nice room with a couch and a queen size bed. Personally I'd move to a higher deck. Posting again. Are you sure about your cabin assignment? Cabins Edge Cabins Panoramic Cabins Single Cabins Verandah Click images below to zoom to larger image Cabin 6117 - Port Deck Details Typically, it's a lifeboat, deck equipment, or simply part of the ship. Aqua class may be the top of the cake, but certainly not on the Summit. But, that's just me. Here is the info from the Celebrity website: One-category upgrade requests must be made at the time of booking and apply only for upgrades within the supercategory, depending on availability. They may have a picture of the room. What is your experience with the bunk bed rooms on the Reflection? If you are a Captains Club member, X will give you a free upgrade from 2D to 2C. It is the very last cabin in the aft section of the ship. On the other hand depending on location on deck 7 you may still be in front of a Lifeboat. Cookie Policy - Port days or port days and sea days. Also, I noticed on the chart that it had a triangle designation. By I encourage you to see if Category 2C cabin 6157 located on the forward port side hump is available. Had a message this morning to say we have a 2A midship deck 7 - :), That's great! Grandma Jean, October 31, 2012 in Celebrity Cruises. I know there isn't any obstructions for center hump balconies on Silhouette, shot below of port side hump, and the older Solstice class ships. The obstruction is the lifeboats on Deck 5. We've booked 6300 a few times. They are cost-effective, great value and often ideal for a whole host of destinations. Wondering if anyone has been in one of these and how obstructed they are. You dont know if its 3:00 AM or 3:00 PM. Yes exactly how that works. CC Help Jenn CC Help Jenn Sunset Veranda (balcony) cabins are with bow location. I can assure you won't be disappointed. We did our first Celebrity trip on Eclipse in July and booked a guarantee balcony. The obstruction is due to the lifeboats, which are on Deck 5. Each line has their own advantage. Celebrity Summit is a wonderful ship! Celebrity Silhouette Cabin 6272 - Category 2C - Deluxe Ocean View Considering booking a cruise on the Reflection for February. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. I think it depends on your preference and budget. Cabins located in these positions on a ship will fall into one of two categories: fully obstructed or partially obstructed. We had pretty much calm seas in the Mediterranean so did not notice much rocking. Also is the room set much differently then non-bunk bed room on the Solstice? They don't come anywhere near your balcony. I have been offered a complimentary upgrade from 2D to 1B but that would be on deck 9 and we have always had lower decks. We sailed in Silhouette in #6241, a category 2C, partially obstructed cabin. 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Search for a cruise. Weve all been there, scanning a deck plan completely bemused by its myriad of colours and complex structure. I would recommend balcony cabins located on the "humps" (the front and the middle ones, deck 9 and higher) or on decks 10 - 12 to avoid this unpleasant situation. On deck 8 the 100% are 8253, 8257, 8279, 8283, 8226, 8230, 8252 & 8256 while the 25% are the other 8 cabins on the slant adjacent to the 100% cabins. When it comes to obstructed cabins, the cheapest cabin you can get is an obstructed ocean view, and these are usually the same price as an inside cabin. I have been offered a complimentary upgrade from 2D to 1B but that would be on deck 9 and we have always had lower decks. Obstructed Balcony Cabins on Solstice Class - Celebrity Cruises Ports of Call: Key West; Belize City; Cozumel; Bimini Im looking to book one of these 1C at the far end of Deck 6. I like to think of obstructed view cabins as the seats that I always buy in the theater, where youve got a bit of a pole in the way, maybe a bar in the bottom third, thats pretty much what an obstructed view cabin is. I was considering the partial view cabin 6201, suggested by the website, but after checking it out, I'm going to look for something else. Heathrow Airport to Southampton Cruise Port: Transport Guide, What Is Obstructed Ocean View In A Cruise? The B & C were midship, which is a great location to pop down a deck to Cafe al Bacio! Obstructed view balcony - Celebrity Cruises - Cruise Critic Community Little did we know this itinerary was the inaugural cruise for Celebrity's to visit Greenland. Will my vista over the ocean waves be massively disturbed? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Very little obstruction and, as a 2C, usually only slightly more than a 2D, which are almost all fully obstructed. You can't see straight down to the water, if that's important to you, but you can easily look out. Wonderful guys, thanks so much for your responses. At one point in time the private bar advised me that area where this water was stored was closed. Visit The Cruise Centre: 6 Lindrick Way, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4XE. See photos. The outside movie theater was not watchable. All balcony cabins were available -booked 2C as we wanted adjoining interconnecting cabins with a $50.00 dollar difference between the categories. Example of a super category upgrade in AquaClass: A2 to A1. Started August 27, 2021, By Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. This is one of the Celebrity ships design flaws. I was quite disappointed to be honest, the ship was tired with worn out carpet, rust visible on the outside of the ship and generally not the experience we were sold. Unfortunately our itinerary changed greatly due to Hurricane Fiona which we understood and has little bearing on this review. Early Bookers vs. Late Bargain Hunters: Who Comes Out On Top? We missed the seeing Scottish bagpipe sendoff out of Invergordon, though we did hear them! Spotting Obstructed View Cabins On A Deck Plan We've all been there, scanning a deck plan completely bemused by its myriad of colours and complex structure. It's also kind of interesting to see how the lifeboats work and how they look inside as you can easily watch when they take them down for use in drills, etc. Another benefit above and beyond just the cost-saving of getting an obstructed view cabin, the obstructed view cabins often have the best locations because theyre right behind the lifeboats, a lot of them theyre right in the middle of the ship. The overhang wasn't expected, and we didn't care for it, but at least we could look out even though we couldn't see down. Sail Date: September 2022. For the 2D cabins, the top of the lifeboat comes up to the top of the veranda railing. Spending some time researching cabins has many advantages.:). In this picture you see a man standing on deck 10. Cabin Category 2D, Celebrity Solstice - Cruiseline.com The more research you do into the cabins, the better experience youre going to have. Celebrity Equinox | Buyer's Choice Culinary Cruise | Deal | Costco Travel I actually don't mind saving with an inside cabin, but since COVID hubby will only consider a balcony! It features a sofa bed for relaxing or accommodating a 3rd passenger. Note that the "depending on availability" includes the fact that you cannot upgrade from a lower category to a higher category ifthere is no cabin available in the lower category since if there is no available cabin in the lower category then there is no specified price for that lower category. LauraS This FREE guide shows you everything you need to know to find your perfect cruise line. Well, I'm truly envious. Thank you for your replies and pictures. It can be tricky to find the right obstructed view cabin. How Do Cruise Ship Cabins Compare to Hotel Rooms? I have been studying the reflection deck plan because so many cabins show obstructed view.. We've been in 6222 a 2B, 6240 a 2C and 6306 an SS1 on Deck 6 of various S-class ships. Partially Obstructed Balcony on Solstice - Celebrity Cruises - Cruise Although a bit dated, we found the ship to be in reasonably good condition. Cabin was not prepared at all. First day, shower flooded, plumber came and plunged drain and dirt came out. Our Cruising Experience: 49 total, 10 with Celebrity We were on deck 9 on "Reflection" and it was great - near to the card room and the "Hideaway" with its comfy chairs and the coffee machine We also had cat. kebrown, January 25, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. I would recommend balcony cabins located on the "humps" (the front and the middle ones, deck 9 and higher) or on decks 10 - 12 to avoid this unpleasant situation. Obstructed balcony cabins are a great option for people who usually stay in inside cabins or ocean view cabins. Really only looking down on lifeboats. This page shows the obstructed views for the following ships: - Celebrity Apex - Celebrity Beyond - Celebrity Edge - Celebrity Ascent Click on links below to view different cabins for this class of ships. Mainly Zumba and the house band in the main foyer. You got a great location at a great price. Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 4. There is plenty to do in Iceland and a mere port stop or a day or day is insufficient. My mistake, it is 8218. It's a port-intensive cruise in a cooler climate but I am glad to have the veranda space even if only to pop outside each morning in my robe to get a sense of the weather for the day. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By * The obstructed view cabins will have life boat or ship structure blocking their view when looking down from balcony but the view forward is clear, however some obstructed balcony cabins have tops of life boats or life boat lifts coming up to railing height and that will obstruct the view when sitting down (The larger life boats are in front of cabins 6188 to 6206 on the starboard side and 6187 to 6205 on the port side). However, I now know a little more about these grades, and checked my info I am not on 2D Thank God, but 2C Deck 6. You cannot look straight down to the water but you can look out with no obstruction. Size: 194 sq. We were in a 2C and it was great. Whether you like a 2C cabin depends on your preference. After registering, I can manage my newsletter subscriptions by visiting my Profile Settings page. Cruise lines wont tell you this, but I will. Wondering if anyone has been in one of these and how obstructed they are. We were in 6209 on Equinox2D..hardly any obstruction and because we were still on the hump the balcony was much bigger..would definitely book this cabin again. There are no 1C balconies on deck six on the S class ships. First Time With Celebrity, but Won't Be Our Last! The Obstructed View Deluxe Balcony cabin provides approximately 233 square feet of comfort, and includes all the same features of the Balcony stateroom, but have a partially or fully obstructed view from the approximately 41 square foot balcony. Very appreciative of your response! Ah yes, there is one Rescue Boat on each side of the ship, and you had it. Minor "obstructions" in your view from the cabin would be the very least of your problems, since I, personally wouldn't mind seeing the view of the ocean from the deck with the wind sweeping away. From what I saw of the 2D's, I think the 2C's are a better deal. Thanks and we've decided to take our chances. Congratulations on a good cabin at a good price. All Rights Reserved. The obstruction may not be directly in front of the window or balcony. Some people do care more about the location than they do the view from the balcony. It was listed as a 30% obstruction but in fact my balcony has no obstruction whatsoever. For a lot of cabins, youll find photos from other cruisers. Common obstructions include lifeboats, machinery, and pieces of other decks. Balcony Cabin on the Celebrity Eclipse: Obstructed View? The 2D"s have the lifeboat tops about railing high and the tops are at floor level on the 2C"s. both have views forward, aft and straight out but just not down to the water. The obstruction was an overhang/decking that jetted out from Deck 6 about 12-15 feet from the edge of our balcony. We were 2 couples. Is it a drop down? [], MSC Virtuosa Cabin Guide (Honest Reviews and Cabins to Avoid) Emma Cruises. Here is a pic so you can see it. We had a 2C aft balcony (Cabin 6301) on Reflection and were surprised at the obstruction since it's not designated as having an obstructed view. This website has a database and some pictures that tell/show you what the obstruction looks like. It was a great price and less expensive than an outside. Were here to dispel some of the myths and help you make an informed decision about whether an obstructed view cabin is right for you.

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